Amazon, Samsung tablets inch up, but Apple's iPad still ahead by a mile

The launch of Apple's iPad mini appears to have slowed the rate at which competitors have been able to eat into the company's overwhelming lead in the tablet sector, according to a new study out Thursday, even as Amazon and Samsung tablets continue to carve out their own share.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 17

Apple marketing chief uses rare Twitter post to take shot at Android security issues

Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller made a rare appearance on Twitter on Thursday to ding the security situation on Google's Android mobile operating system, linking to a report showing that Android malware threats are on the rise.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 71

Researchers bypass Android encryption by exposing phones to freezing temperatures

Security researchers in Germany have discovered that physically freezing an Android smartphone can grant access to encrypted data.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 55

Android fragmentation predicted to squeeze out independent developers

The plethora of distinct mobile device models on the market, driven largely by the popularity of Google's Android platform, is making it more difficult for independent software developers to reach a wide audience, new research confirms.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 74

iOS apps leak more personal data than do Android apps - report

The most popular free apps on Apple's iOS platform are sharing significantly more user data than the most popular apps on Google's Android platform, according to a study recently released by Appthority.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 32

Chinese government may regulate Google's Android for having too much control

China's technology ministry has published a document accusing Google's Android operating system of having too much control over the local market — a statement that could hint the government plans to impose regulations.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 38

Samsung adds security layer to Android to gain enterprise credibility

In response to lackluster interest in Google's Android platform by corporate enterprise and government users, Samsung has announced plans to shore up its smartphones and tablets with third party security software in an initiative branded as "SAFE," or "Samsung For Enterprise."

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 51

Smartphones projected to overtake feature phones for the first time in 2013

For the first time this year, smartphones like Apple's iPhone and devices running Google Android are expected to outsell limited "feature phones" worldwide, according to a new industry report.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 22

BlackBerry could be building comeback off iPhone, Android converts

The Z10 and its accompanying BlackBerry 10 OS were something of a Hail Mary pass for troubled Canadian manufacturer BlackBerry, but that gambit may be paying off, as a new report says half of BlackBerry Z10 buyers are coming to the device having left Google's Android platform and Apple's iPhone.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 61

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Android growth: 'Success is not making the most'

Apple could easily make the most products in a category, but that wouldn't be good for the company, Chief Executive Tim Cook told shareholders on Wednesday.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 201

As Samsung's market share grows, so too do tensions with Google

Google executives are concerned that Samsung's influence on Google's Android operating system is too strong, and the search giant is turning to its other Android partners in hopes of getting back some leverage on the South Korean conglomerate.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 27

Apple's iPhone and iPad models claim top 5 slots in enterprise device activations for Q4

According to a study released on Tuesday, activations of Apple's various iPhones and iPads accounted for eight of the top ten devices activated by enterprise entities for the fourth quarter of 2012, with the current iPhone lineup taking the top three spots.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 16

Pentagon to open networks to iOS, Android devices in 2014

The U.S. Department of Defense will open its networks to smartphones and tablets from Apple and Android device manufacturers beginning in February of 2014, as one of the nation's largest employers expands beyond BlackBerry and into a more "platform agnostic" IT policy.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 13

HP announces $169 Android-based Slate 7 tablet

Windows PC maker Hewlett-Packard announced on Monday it will get into the Android tablet market with a new 7-inch device priced at $169.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 44

iPad mini helping Apple grow its lead in mobile ad impressions to third of market

Apple in 2012 increased its lead over other mobile device manufacturers in terms of mobile ad impressions, leveraging the launch of the iPad mini to grow its share to nearly a third of the overall market, according to a new statistics.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 3

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